Okay, But Why?
There is so much happening in politics right now, it’s hard to keep up. It feels like every day, there’s a new outrageous headline. But it’s not always clear why these things are happening. So in this series of short shareable podcast episodes, we’re here to ask… “Okay, But Why?”
Red Wine & Blue has produced several limited series podcasts over the past 3 years, including series about immigration, Christian Nationalism, and the cost of extremism. Now, we're bringing you "Okay, But Why."
Episodes
32 episodes
Okay, But Why Is Minimum Wage So Low?
The federal minimum wage right now is $7.25. For someone working full-time, that translates to $15,060 per year, just $20 over the national poverty line.The US minimum wage has been hotly debated since its beginning, so this week, we’re ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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10:23
Okay, But Why Are Kids Struggling With Their Mental Health?
Kids today have a lot to worry about. Getting through adolescence was hard enough in generations past, but these days, kids have more anxieties than ever. And who can blame them? There were 83 school shootings in 2024 and gun violence is now th...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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9:42
Okay, But Why Don't Abortion Law "Exceptions" Work?
Few issues polarize this country like abortion. Most Americans believe these intensely personal decisions should be made by families and doctors, not politicians. But even those who call themselves “pro-life” usually believe some exceptions sho...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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10:46
Okay, But Why Is No-Fault Divorce At Risk?
You may have seen headlines recently about extremists going after no-fault divorce. “Yeah, okay, I’ve seen those stories,” your friends might say, “but… why would they do that?” The answer, of course, is simple: it’s about controlling women.
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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10:19
Okay, But Why is ICE Detaining Children?
Donald Trump promised to be “tough” on immigration on the campaign trail, vowing to “launch the largest deportation program of criminals in American history.”“Criminals,” he said. So why is ICE detaining children? And w...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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11:53
Okay, But Why Are We Still Talking About Racism?
When James Baldwin went on the Dick Cavett Show in 1969, he was asked a very loaded question: why aren’t Black people more optimistic? Jim Crow laws had been outlawed, Black people were becoming mayors and successful businesspeople… so...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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11:46
Okay, But Why are they Defunding the Weather Service?
Last year, extreme weather cost us hundreds of American lives and hundreds of billions of dollars. So… why is the Trump Administration defunding the Weather Service?The Weather Service is part of NOAA, the National Oceanic and A...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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9:00
Okay, But Why Do We Need Community More Than Ever?
Right now, most of us are feeling stress and anxiety. On top of everything else in our lives, the political chaos seems too much to bear. A 2024 survey from the American Psychological Association found that over 70% of adults consider the count...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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7:58
Okay, But Why Is Social Security At Risk?
Social security is an American institution. After decades of working hard, we expect to retire with a well-earned safety net to help us with our monthly expenses. Trump and Elon Musk claim that Social Security is rife with corrupti...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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10:27
Okay, But Why Are Eggs Still So Expensive?
When Trump was running for office last year, he promised to “lower prices on day one.” So… why are eggs still so expensive? And why are other groceries still so expensive too?Sure, bird flu is one factor - but it’s actually having less o...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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8:13
Okay, But Why Should We Support Ukraine?
With breaking news and shocking headlines still happening on a weekly basis, sometimes it's hard to believe that the current war in Ukraine has been going on for more than three years. You may have heard a neighbor or family member asking...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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8:42
Okay, But Why Do We Need A Department of Education?
Public education is a cornerstone of our democracy. But Donald Trump and his new Secretary of Education Linda McMahon haven’t exactly made it a secret that they want to shut down the Department of Education. Phrases like “parental choice” and “...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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11:50
Okay, But Why Are There So Many New Voting Laws?
In this first episode of our limited series "Okay, But Why?", we're taking a deep dive into voting rights.We all want free and fair elections where everyone who’s legally able to vote can make their voice heard. But every time the expert...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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14:31
The American Fabric: Voting our Values
So far on our miniseries The American Fabric, we’ve learned more about immigrants and why they come to this country. We’ve busted myths and decried disinformation. And we’ve heard immigrants tell their stories in their own words.Today, o...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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38:22
The American Fabric: Truths & Lies
Extremists have always used disinformation and fear-mongering to further their cause. But their rhetoric about immigration has stooped to new lows in recent months.Some of the lies are so outrageous it might be tempting to laugh. Haitian...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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28:27
The American Fabric: A Love Story
Despite all the extremist disinformation, suburban women aren’t afraid of immigrants. They’re our friends, our neighbors, our spouses. They’re us. Immigration isn’t a story about fear… it’s a story about love.And no one knows t...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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33:07
The Intersection of Faith and Activism
In the final episode of Sacred Politics, we delve into the intersection of religion and social activism. From advocating for human rights to championing environmental stewardship, we uncover how religious groups and individuals have leveraged t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:17
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Sacred Politics: The Future of Christian Nationalism
In episode 2 of Sacred Politics, we discuss the trajectory of Christian Nationalism and its looming impact on the nation's future. From the halls of Congress to grassroots movements, we examine how this ideological force is poised to influence ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:19
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Sacred Politics: The Rise of Christian Nationalism
In our limited podcast series, Sacred Politics, we reveal the dangers of Christian Nationalism in American politics amidst the 2024 election season. Through narrative storytelling and expert interviews, we uncover Christian Nationalism's role i...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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48:30
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Bonus Episode: The Cost of Extremism with @JoJoFromJerz
As Season 2 of The Cost of Extremism draws to a close, we're excited to bring you a final bonus episode. Today, we're joined by @JoJoFromJerz for an in-depth conversation about three stories that are particularly relevant today....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:53
The Crunchy Mom To Alt-Right Pipeline
Crunchy moms and trad wife online content may seem innocent, but when you take a closer look, you start to see evidence of white-power ideology and conservative radicalization. So what happens when you go so far left that you ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:05:18
Turning Point USA: The Alt-Right Radicalization Of Young Men
On college campuses across the country, Turning Point USA is radicalizing a new generation of conservative extremists in an attempt to mobilize young Republican voters and build an alt-right movement backed by billionaire donors and political i...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:02
PragerU: Coming To A School Near You
Across the country, conservatives are looking to overhaul K-12 public education with right-wing curriculums that contain misleading and inaccurate claims about slavery, racism, immigration, and LGBTQ+ history. In this episode of
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:13
The Growing Movement to Ban Books
In recent years, book banning has become an organized movement backed by right-wing organizations, politicians, and conservative donors. Under the guise of ‘parental rights,’ books centering on LGBTQ+ characters and people of color are being di...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:06
Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Anti-Abortion Healthcare Crisis
Crisis pregnancy centers present themselves as genuine healthcare facilities; however, their main goal is to discourage individuals from accessing certain healthcare options like abortion and contraceptives. These centers, a well-supported arm ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:32
